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Who:
Ann McFarland, LMSW-AP
Director, Office of Community Projects

Years of UH Service:
17.5 years

College:
Graduate College of Social Work

How to Contact Me:
713-743-8145 or amcfarland@uh.edu

Where to Find Me:
Social Work Building - 444

When to Call Me:
When you need a program evaluation, needs assessment, social work continuing education and the list goes on....or someone to keep all of the plates twirling in the air without falling...

Helpful Hint:
Take time to listen to your staff. Have a sense of humor. When you have an upsetting situation, sleep on it over night and usually a more rational outcome will result.

What I Like Best About My Job:
I never know what each day will bring whether working with the community or with UH folks or it could be a surprise. That's what makes it fun.

What Ann’s Colleagues Say:
Joe Papick says that “Ms. McFarland has been an integral part of OCP for over 10 years and has had a positive impact on the Houston community as well as the university. She is active in staff issues and a very positive administrator.” 

After reading the article, Sandra Semiens shared her agreement with Joe and added that Ann supervised Sandra for 8 1/2 years. "Her door was always open. There was no favoritism, and she always had an open ear, no matter what the problem might have been."